In 1960, no one would have known that a small band from Liverpool, England, would become the most influential rock band in the world. Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr are the famous four members of the group known as the Beatles. The music created by this group was like no other music heard before. The strong influence the group had on pop, rock n' roll and psychedelic culture changed the music industry and the music generation as a whole. Even from the group's style with their famous mop tops, the Beatles brought with them an atmosphere of maximum individuality that inspired millions of people. By working together to be individuals in their music, fashion, art and culture, they brought together people from all over the world in a divisive time. This article aims to analyze three Beatles songs that had a great influence on the Beatles' career: “Can't Buy Me Love”, “Yellow Submarine” and “Across the Universe”. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an Original Essay The first song is “Can’t Buy Me Love” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The reason why I believe it is important to discuss this song is because of the current time period and stage of The Beatles' success. The song came out in 1964, almost at the beginning of their career. During the time of the 1960s, the generation was going through a time of drastic change and separation. Teenagers were starting to form their own identities and rebel against traditions and social roles, creating a mass counterculture. This period was the perfect time for the Beatles' new musical sound to immerse themselves in the culture and "Can't Buy Me Love". spoke directly to younger generations during this time. In the lyrics "Say you don't need a diamond ring and I'll be satisfied, tell me you want the kind of thing money can't buy", the Beatles expressed their opposition to the idea that money is the most important thing in life. McCartney's goal was to express how he is not interested in materialistic objects and what he really wants cannot be bought. The idea that money can't buy love ties in perfectly with the cultural attitude of this period. The song creates a carefree attitude where the Beatles expressed themselves as happy, free and not caring what other people think. The tone has a blues vibe, but also contains unique elements. For example, the song is unique in that instead of having an introduction, the song goes straight into the chorus and the tone is created directly from the beginning. The single also had just one singer, Paul McCartney, while George Harrison and John Lennon played smooth vocals in the background. The structure of this song consisted of 'verse/verse/bridge/verse', then repeating one verse as a guitar solo and followed by repeating the bridge and third verse. This structure created a song that was marketed as a pop song that younger generations could easily adapt to. For example, when I listened to the song I noticed that the song title was used at the end of each verse, which imprinted the title as a catchphrase in my mind that I could easily remember. The song "Can't Buy Me Love" created a lasting impact on the generation of this time period by creating a lyrical message that people could relate to, using a consistent beat throughout the song, and having a vocal melody that created a sense of happiness and excitement. I think "Can't Buy Me Love" was one of the main catalysts for the Beatles' success, kickstarting theirstriumphant career. This song proved that The Beatles were not just a short-term popular band, but would have a huge impact on the music industry forever. The second song I chose to analyze was “Yellow Submarine,” which was recorded in 1966 and first released on the album Revolver. The song was written by Paul McCartney and sung by Ringo Starr. This song was a stepping stone from the Beatles' traditional period to the period of evolution of their new level of musical mastery from 1965 to 1966. Unlike most Beatles songs that deal with heavy messages and deep controversies, this song is in somewhat a children's song and contains a slow-paced vibe that is similar in tone to folk or bluegrass music. The instruments used were a bass, a tambourine, a bass drum and a guitar. Lyric analysts of the time were confused behind the message of this song. Paul McCartney, who wrote the song, said he had the idea to write "Yellow Submarine" while in bed. He wanted the song to be different and for it to be a children's song about friends in a yellow submarine. He says he purposely used lyrics with short, simple words because he wanted the children to quickly learn the song and create a song they could sing together. For example, the chorus is eight measures long and contains many repetitions in the four-note melody line harmonized by all the Beatles that say "We all live in a yellow submarine, yellow submarine, yellow submarine." We live in a yellow submarine, yellow submarine, yellow submarine. The repetition in the chorus clearly portrays McCartney's desire for the song's catchy, sing-songy tone for younger audiences. However, “Yellow Submarine” also seems to tell a story about someone's experience serving in the Navy. At the beginning of the song we read that "in the city where I was born there lived a man who sailed the sea and told us about his life in the land of submarines". These lyrics make it sound like one of the members of the Beatles had a conversation with someone about their experiences in the Navy. The experience is shown in a sentence that states: “Full speed ahead, Mr. Nostromo, full speed ahead again. Full speed ahead, Sergeant. Cut the cable, drop the cable. Yes sir, yes, captain, captain. Although the song uses a 4/4 meter, Ringo uses the bass drum on every even note to create the feeling of a story being told. While this interpretation of the song may be true, many believe that this song was seen as a joke, especially those who served in the Navy. Even though critics were confused as to why the Beatles created this type of song, the song was a huge success. and reached the top five of the record charts in the United States and England. The song also brought Ringo Starr his fame, as it was the first song he sang and it became a record-breaking hit. Overall, the song "Yellow Submarine" was a stepping stone for The Beatles to step out of their comfort zone and create new sounds and lyrics in their music, which ultimately led them to their new movement of musical mastery. The next song that I think was important to analyze was “Across the Universe” because of its influence on the Beatles' Transcendental Meditation movement in the time period of late 1967 and early 1968. This song was written by John Lennon, whose lyrics came to him one night after an argument with his wife Cynthia Lennon. After listening to the lyrics of the song several times, I understood exactly what Lennon was feeling at that moment. The song portrays a sense of meditation, of.